Medicaid transportation cuts affect Iowa 140000 enrollees
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved eliminating non-emergency medical transportation for adults in the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan starting January 1, 2017. Iowa DHS cites a need for sustainable Medicaid while Kaiser and PwC note potential care access impacts and rising costs.
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House approves Cedar Rapids flood wall language
The U S House passed an amendment directing the Army Corps to prioritize Cedar Rapids flood mitigation as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The measure, approved 360 to 61, now goes to the Senate amid ongoing funding battles for the 625 million project.
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Iowa Republicans push tax relief and reform in 2017 agenda
Senate leader Jack Whitver says a bill to simplify and reduce personal and corporate income taxes will be introduced this year. Republicans plan to balance a tight budget, improve water quality, and keep taxes competitive, with possible phased reductions and budget cuts to fund relief. House leaders back tax reform and K-12 funding within 30 days.
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